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Brazzaville

Brazzaville is the capital of the Republic of the Congo, facing Kinshasa across the Congo River. It's a great spot to take in an exotic view of the neighboring city on the opposite bank.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Brazzaville
Gateway airport
Maya-Maya International Airport
Best season
May–Sep
Time zone
Africa/Brazzaville
Sights covered
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Livingstone Falls

Nature

Livingstone Falls

Livingstone Falls is a vast series of rapids on the lower Congo River, named after the British explorer David Livingstone. Extending from Malebo Pool, it offers a spectacular view of the river's powerful currents.

Nabemba Tower

Views & landmarks

Nabemba Tower

A 106-meter, 30-story skyscraper on the banks of the Congo River, it is the tallest building in the Republic of the Congo. It takes its name from Mount Nabemba, the country's highest peak.

National Museum of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Museums & galleries

National Museum of the Democratic Republic of Congo

This museum showcases the history and culture of the country's various peoples and reopened in 2019 with support from the government of South Korea. It's a great place to explore a wide range of cultural heritage in one location.

Palace of the Nation

Castles & palaces

Palace of the Nation

Set within spacious gardens in central Brazzaville, this building serves as both the residence and office of the President of the Republic of the Congo. Over a century old, it remains the seat of national power today, and is worth visiting alongside its exotic gardens.

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville

Temples & religious sites

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville

A Catholic cathedral in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, where you can take in the atmosphere of religious architecture right in the heart of the city. It's a nice place for a calm stroll around the grounds.

Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge

Views & landmarks

Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge

Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the capitals of two neighboring countries, face each other across the Congo River. A road-and-rail bridge connecting the two cities is currently being planned.

Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral

A Catholic cathedral on Liberation Avenue, regarded as one of the city's landmark religious buildings. It's a pleasant spot for a quiet stroll while admiring the architecture.

Kinshasa botanical garden

Zoos & aquariums

Kinshasa botanical garden

Established in 1933, this botanical garden is located in the Gombe district of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It sits across Kasa-Vubu Avenue from the Kinshasa Zoo, making it convenient to visit both together.

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